A Scribd membership is your ticket to a world of books. For $8.99 USD per month, you’ll get access to our library of bestsellers, award winners, obscure indie titles, and reader favorites. We have ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines on Scribd. Even better, we’ll give you personalized recommendations and special collections assembled by our editors to help you find books we think you’ll love. Armed with the Scribd app on your phone, tablet, and web, you’ll never be without a good book to read again.

Scribd is all about books. E-books, audiobooks, magazines, news, sheet music, articles, documents, and more - if you want it, there's a good chance we have it (or are trying to get it!).

Dive into an adventure, puzzle over a mystery, learn a new language, discover a new culture, get swept off your feet by a knight in shining armor - there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Have a few questions? We thought you might! We’ve answered some of the most common ones below.

Where do I go to join the premium membership service?

You can find a helpful guide on how to join here and you won't be disappointed. Enjoy access to our ebooks, documents, news & magazines articles, and sheet music selections while you're at it!

What are the benefits of having a paid membership?

With a premium membership, you get to read thousands of professionally published, popular books in a wide variety of genres. In addition, you'll have full access to millions of user-contributed written works such as short stories and essays. For a book lover, the benefit is obvious - $8.99 USD per month for monthly access to our ever-growing library. Talk about savings!

How many books can I read each month?

As many as you can! We strive to provide the most comprehensive catalog to all of our members. We can’t guarantee the immediate availability of any specific title, but our members can always read an unlimited number of books and audiobooks each month. Occasionally, we have to limit the titles that you’re able to access within a specific content library in a 30-day period.

Will my membership automatically renew?

Yes, your premium membership will automatically renew when your free trial period expires and you will be billed $8.99 USD within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for as long as your subscription remains active. It is a monthly recurring payment which you can cancel anytime to stop it from being renewed.

Your subscription automatically renews monthly unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for $8.99 USD.

Your subscription can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off at any time via your Account Settings on the Scribd website (or from your iTunes account for subscriptions purchased via iTunes)

We have in-depth instructions on how to cancel your subscription available here.

Please note: if you purchased your subscription to Scribd using iTunes, you will be billed by Apple to the iTunes account that you used to purchase the subscription.

Can I cancel at any time?

Yes, of course! After you cancel, your premium membership will stay active for the remainder of the time you've last paid for. When this time is up, your account will revert to its free features. You’ll still have access to your personalized profile and Scribd’s vibrant community of readers even without a paid membership with us, and you'll be able to purchase a new premium membership any time to restore access to the full breadth of Scribd’s catalog.

Please note: All subscriptions purchased through iTunes are solely handled by Apple - their security policy prevents us from being able to cancel or refund any charges on our members' behalf. If your subscription was started through our iPhone or iPad app using iTunes, you will need to cancel it through iTunes as well.

How many books are included in the service?

Thousands! Hundreds of thousands! Quite literally over half a million books are up on Scribd, and better yet, more books are added all the time. The service includes a plethora of best-sellers and new releases in every genre and there's sure to be new and exciting titles to read each and every day. But don't take our word for it, go explore through the collection and see for yourself!

What countries can I use Scribd in?

Scribd is available worldwide! Going on a vacation somewhere fun? Bring us along! You can take Scribd with you when you travel by installing our app on one of your mobile devices and saving books for offline reading. No internet connection is no reason to be without book options!

Due to our agreements with authors and publishers, we do have to say that not all books are available to read in all countries. We understand that this can be frustrating and are working hard to make every book available to every reader. Rest assured: Most of our library is available worldwide, and if one title isn't, there are plenty of others to choose from.

What mobile devices can I use with Scribd?

You're always ready to read books on Scribd through a web-browser on any computer, or using the web-browser built into almost all smartphones and tablets. Along with that, you can install our apps on your iPhone or iPad (iOS 10 or higher is required), your Android device (Android 4.4 or higher is required), your Kindle Fire HD/HDX, or your Nook HD/HD+ to store books for offline reading when an internet connection isn't available.

Readers with other web-connected tablets can use Scribd from the mobile website. Unfortunately, e-Ink based readers like the Kindle Paperwhite or Nook Simple Touch are not supported.

How do I find the content I'm interested in?

We create a personalized experience for all our members on Scribd. When you join we’ll ask you about your reading interests and then offer you personalized recommendations. You'll also be able to explore our library by subject, find specific content using our search features, and follow your favorite authors and publishers to see when they've uploaded new titles. You'll be sure to find authors you love and discover new ones to fall for! Need some more help finding your next literary adventure? Check out our article with tips and tricks on exploring our library here.

Is there a way to use Scribd for free?

A premium membership isn't necessary, but to access Scribd’s full library of bestsellers and new releases, you'll have to purchase a membership. You're able to explore our service and see what books are available with a free trial to see if we're a right fit for you before you're required to pay. Cancel before your trial period ends and you won’t be charged! If you’re not ready to sign up for a free trial, no problem, you can browse through our full catalog, install our mobile apps, and read free excerpts of all books without ever needing to enter a credit card number.

Are authors being paid when I read books this way?

Of course! Credit is paid where credit is due. Scribd’s membership service operates legally through agreements we've made with our authors and publishing partners. Revenue that Scribd earns from monthly membership fees is paid out to authors, ensuring that they can continue to write great books we all get to enjoy.

What are some additional perks to being a premium Scribd member?

Besides the main benefits of being able to read thousands of best-selling books on a variety of devices, you’ll be able to use Scribd free of advertisements! Nothing will get in the way of your reading. You’ll also be able to download many member-contributed documents as DRM-free PDF files for printing or reading offline. A premium membership is the best way to experience Scribd, and we highly recommend it.

I'm a publisher. Can I add my books to Scribd?

We’d love to hear from you! Thank you in advance for your interest in putting your work up on Scribd. Check out our publisher page to learn more and to get in touch with us.

How can I learn more if this didn't answer all my questions?

Browse answers to common questions in our Help Center or use the search box at the top of this page. If your question isn't answered here, you can ask our customer support team who is always happy to help.

With thousands of great books at your fingertips and more being added all the time, we hope you consider joining the membership program. We look forward to having you spend your time reading with us!